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13.9.3 Triggers definition and structure
When the trigger table mapping is defined (refer to §13.9.2), the triggers themselves can be programmed. Each
trigger is defined by its type, position, the induced action(s), etc...
Remark: In each mapping, the triggers are always programmed from the lowest to the highest position.
The trigger is defined by a specific parameter: E (for Event).
Syntax: E W: X .Y = Z
13.9.3.1 W: Table line number
W defines the table line number. Value (trigger order): W = 0 to 191.
13.9.3.2 X: Elements
X defines the trigger elements. The trigger structure is built on 7 elements:
X=0 Res 2, 8 bits (MSB)
Action 8 bits
Res 1, 8 bits
Type 8 bits (LSB)
X=1 Parameter 1, 32 bits
X=2 Parameter 2, 32 bits
X=3 Position 32 bits
Refer to §13.9.4
for more information about the elements.
13.9.3.3 Y: Axis number
Axis number values: Y = 0 to 30.
13.9.3.4 Z: Elements values
The possible values are different for every element.
13.9.4 Elements description
Here is the description of the trigger elements: Action, Type, Parameter 1, Parameter 2, Position, (Res 2,
Res 1).
13.9.4.1 Element: Type
Selects the trigger type
Z = 128 (0x80) No trigger
Z = 129 (0x81) Positive trigger: active on a positive movement.
Z = 130 (0x82) Negative trigger: active on a negative movement.
Z = 131 (0x83) Bidirectional trigger: active on a negative and positive movement.
Remark: It is recommended to program the element Type in hex. (0x81, e.g.), for a better readability.
Trigger elements
Res 2 Action Res 1 Type Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Position
X value 0 123
Length 8 bits 8 bits 8 bits 8 bits 32 bits 32 bits 32 bits